Very tiny
Thanks for review.
The TINI started shipping last Wednesday (Nov 22nd), arrived at my home in Oregon today:
30% off until Sunday at midnite - so itās $21 with free shipping!
code is: blackfriday2017
There are 3 torx screws (6 in total) that allow you to disassemble the flashlight. To avoid losing the warranty we do not recommend to do this.
Yeah rightā¦ā¦
Nice little light. Iād get one if I didnāt have so many already.
They are their own worst competitor.
I canāt see an upgrade from the TIP.
Hadnāt seen this review yet.
Itās very very cute.
I like the (relatively) big optic, the asymmetrical design and the tiny size.
But (thereās always something to complain, isnāt thereā¦) the chrome trim is just chromed plastic, which will likely chip or rub off in timeā¦
It should end up being cheaper than the TIP though, since the optics are a lot cheaper on this TINI.
Just one TIR optic in stead of an aluminium bezel, an AR coated lens and an aluminium reflector.
The battery is smaller too, and it uses 2 screws less.
But, the plastic is chrome plated and thereās a cover for the USB port.
Iāll probably buy one when the hype is over and the prices are lower.
Maybe sooner, because itās very cute.
There seems to be a trend towards built-in batteries that are not easy to replace
All Matchbox lights have a integrated battery, not for replace, I think that are not lights for 5 or 10 years of useā¦ I see this as pure EDC for perhaps 1 or 2 recharges per week. If the light runs fine for 2 or 3 years is a good investiment for me.
Thanks SO MUCH for that Pat! Grab this super deal at A-A folks. Ends tonight.
I received the MINI today. It didnāt contain any accessories, just the light. For you MINI owners, does it come like this with just the light?
I must say, Iām pretty impressed with this tiny light even though Nitecore stresses in itās ALL METALLIC construction which Neil found out itās not.
This thing is a featherweight. I guess Nitecore used all that plastic to give it itās very light weight. Like others have stated, it really wouldnāt stand up to keychain rigors. I would prefer that everything was actual metal even if it added a few grams of weight and a slightly higher price.
It really is amazing how much light this tiny thing produces and to me, the low mode is fine. Thanks to saypat, at $21.00, it was a worthwhile purchase to add to my mini light collection.
Where did you order? Did your box look like the second picture below? Below is what was in my box, ordered directly from Nitecore, except the charging cable, which was a $2.95 accessory. I later realized the TIP charging cable works on the TINI - so I didn't need the charging cable after all, but now have two.
Can you take a picture of where the emitter is? I am curious about how a swap would go
Terry, thanks for the pictures. I bought mine through andrew-amanda.com. It had a Nitecore box but different from yours. I donāt have the box as after I charged up the light and checked all functions, I pitched it.
I did get the keychain clip as I discovered it inside the instruction pamphlet after I posted the above. I see that the charging cable was a $2.95 extra so I did get everything Terry did.
Usually charging cables are almost always included but I have several extras so not a big deal but may be to a novice who doesnāt have one with the micro āinā end.
Maybe the TINI isnāt a technical upgrade from the TIP but the upgrade is in itās teeny, tiny size and featherweight. This thing really is TINY and I really like it!
I certainly agree they do seem to compete with each other.
I own about a dozen TIP, with the intergrated clip, it is much more versatile with more battery capacity and CRI option.
However as a pure keychain light the MINI is noticeably better, smaller, lighter, better beam pattern, etc.
After being on my neck for a quarter the light started failing. The mode change button works intermittently, sometimes it notices a click sometimes it doesnāt. I guess it will fully break soon. Or that Iāll get too annoyed and will stop using it.
Iāve seen another member complaining about their lights dying because of button issues, though I canāt find that now. Anyway - seems thereās a design problem.
Iām very disappointed with that.
Anyway - I guess that thereās no easy way to repair it, is there?
I already own a TIP SS Tropical, and I absolute love it! Some time ago I discovered the Tip Cu, I guess I have to control my unnecessary spendingā¦
Mine become defective after few months of use. First it stays on all the time but at a level lower than 1 lumen. Now it doesnāt work at all.
I am disappointed since I tough Nitecore was a reputable company.
Robert
I had two TIP CRI lightsā¦ both were failures. 1st was DOA. 2nd went dead after 3 weeks. Shameful customer service. Their āsolutionā for the problem was in the next release, the 2017 model, where they simply have a clip that covers over the buttons. They couldnāt manage a real usable lockout, so they resorted to that. I get it that these are the cheaper models of their lineup, but that means more sales of them and thus exposure. You have to make sure your easily afforded lights are great quality, as they serve for lead-ins on buying other more expensive lights by the brand. Well, the failure did the opposite for me. No more Nitecore, unless I get one as a gift.
I thought maybe Iād go for a TINI, but there are enough drawbacks, plus Iām not convinced of the quality controlā¦ so I went to another brand.
I got my
Itsy bitsy, teeny weenie,
Ev-er-y day carry TINI.
That I put on my keychain today.
Itās just an
Itsy bitsy, teeny weenie,
Ev-er-y day carry TINI.
So in my pocket, I know it will stay.
From my house to my auto.
In my auto to the store.
From the store to my front door.
With a flashlight evermore.
Cha-cha-cha.